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Ofcom Sanctions Free Radio
2009-09-24 15:12:00 Well who would have thought it! According to many pages on the subject across the internet, hang gliders have a special arrangement with Ofcom to allow them easy access to various radio frequencies without needing a licence! Yes, apparently a chap called Rod Buck, the then radio officer of the British Hang Gliding and Parachute Association (BHPA) reached an 'agreement' with the Radiocommunications Agency some years ago (must have been quite some years as the Agency was disbanded in 2003) that they could use a set of radio frequencies for air to air and air to ground communications and as long as they stuck to them the Agency would 'turn a blind eye'.What are these frequencies? 143.750 to 143.950 MHz in 25 kHz steps. If you don't believe me, take a look here. The top of this frequency range, 143.950 MHz, is the unofficial calling channel and from the Wireless Waffle HQ it is alive most days with chitter chatter from enthusiasts dodging in and out of plane...
By: Wireless Waffle
Phones 4 U UK facing investigation by Ofcom: Have they ripped people off?
2008-05-17 12:01:00 Phones 4 U are being investigated by Ofcom, Phones 4 U who are a highly popular high street retailer in the UK are facing this investigation for alleged mis-selling, misrepresentation, so-called “cash back” offers and hidden charges which are proved to be unclaimable. Phones 4 U have over 440 stores in the UK and have generated ...
By: Phones Review
Tomorrow?s Wireless World: Ofcom report on future communications technology
2008-05-08 02:54:00 http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/n-ews/2008/05/nr_20080507 Tomorrow’s Wireless World: Ofcom report on future communications technology New technology in cars to help avoid collisions; wireless devices to remind patients to take medication; wireless food content scanners to change the way we shop ?these are just some of the new technologies that are highlighted in Ofcom’s 2008 technology research report published today. Tomorrow’s Wireless World scans the horizon ten to twenty years in the future to discover potentially significant advances and new, innovative technologies which are being developed that could improve healthcare and transport provision. Wireless devices are now an essential part of our everyday lives. As well as transport and healthcare, wireless communications are essential to defence, education, entertainment, culture and commerce. Wireless communications are so integral to our lives that today there are more mobile subscriptions, at 70 million, th...
By: weiwei's study
Tomorrow?s Wireless World: Ofcom report on future communications technology
2008-05-08 02:54:00 http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/n-ews/2008/05/nr_20080507 Tomorrow’s Wireless World: Ofcom report on future communications technology New technology in cars to help avoid collisions; wireless devices to remind patients to take medication; wireless food content scanners to change the way we shop ?these are just some of the new technologies that are highlighted in Ofcom’s 2008 technology research report published today. Tomorrow’s Wireless World scans the horizon ten to twenty years in the future to discover potentially significant advances and new, innovative technologies which are being developed that could improve healthcare and transport provision. Wireless devices are now an essential part of our everyday lives. As well as transport and healthcare, wireless communications are essential to defence, education, entertainment, culture and commerce. Wireless communications are so integral to our lives that today there are more mobile subscriptions, at 70 million, th...
By: weiwei's study
Ofcom, public service news and the ?arms race?
2008-04-18 00:00:00 An interesting reference to search engine optimisation made by Ofcom seems to have gone widely unnoticed, perhaps because it was buried down at the end of the report. In its second public service broadcasting review earlier this month, the watchdog referred to a SEO “arms race”. It noted that search portals are now the main starting ...
By: SEO Blog
UK’s Ofcom opens 2.6GHz spectrum for Wimax
2008-04-07 22:20:00 UK just may have a surging economy on its horizon. Ofcom and government has been very proactive in opening access markets to new entrants and freeing wireless spectrum for next generation services. the auction process for 205MHz of spectrum in the 2010-2025 MHz and 2500-2690 MHz bands - known collectively as 2.6GHz spectrum - to begin in the summer. As with previous auctions, the spectrum is being made available on a service-neutral basis - which means bidders are not required to restrict their use of the spectrum to a particular technology or service. However Ofcom notes there are a number of potential uses for the 2.6GHz spectrum - which it said can support high-speed, high-capacity mobile data connections - including mobile broadband wireless services via technologies such as WiMax or evolutions of 3G. The 2.6GHz spectrum release is part of a wider programme to liberate around 400MHz of ‘prime spectrum’ over the next few years to create opportunities for wireless inno...
By: Third Pipe
Sky HD vs Freeview HD: Ofcom confirms final plans for high definition
2008-04-03 17:16:00 The day that Sky HD was released I got the service as I wanted the best for my large HDTV, but after one year and the contact had ended, I left Sky HD, as there was not enough HD channels. Today we are hearing that Ofcom has published its plans that will overhaul digital terrestrial ...
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Mobile use way up in the sky says Ofcom
2008-03-31 11:46:00 UK Telecom regulator, Ofcom has given the go-ahead for mobile handset use on UK registered aircraft, although with a limit of not less than 10,000 feet. This will be accomplished via a pico cell onboard the aircraft which will activate once the correct altitude is reached and then links up to the rest of the ...
By: Phones Review
Phones on planes Okayed by Ofcom
2008-03-27 15:48:00 The BBC reports that the Office of Communications (Ofcom) has given their needed approval for mobile handsets to be used on planes flying in European Airspace. This follows a review of mobile use on planes launched late last year. Ofcom has given plans that will allow airlines to provide mobile phone services on UK registered ...
By: Phones Review
UK?s Ofcom wants at least 4 broadband choices for every consumer or busines
2008-02-20 01:43:00 Ofcom is taking UK’s lack of real broadband competition very seriously. Our cousins across the pond don’t like being behind in becoming a third pipe society. The area to be deregulated covers around 65 percent of all homes and businesses in the U.K., and they all host at least four rival telecoms operators. The Commission ...
By: Third Pipe
UK’s Ofcom inches closer to auctioning Wimax / 4G spectrum in ‘
2007-12-22 16:45:00 Ofcom is taking the third round of input moving toward a spectrum auction in 2008 that will included 10 and 20 MHz blocks - great for broadband use. This latest consultation (pdf) incorporates the comments on that draft, and Ofcom’s responses to them, as well as some changes to the details of the auction process. (from ARS Technica)
By: Third Pipe
OFCOM Investigate X Factor Result
2007-12-18 16:18:00 Media watchdog, OFCOM have revealed that they will be carrying out an investigation into Saturday’s X Factor result after receiving several hundred complaints. Many Rhydian fans claimed that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Unreality TV
UK?s Ofcom pushes for more competion with local loop unbundling
2007-12-12 14:27:00 While the US’s FCC has backed away from competitive local loop unbundling, the UK’s Ofcom is pushing for a more open market. Consumers in the UK have more choices, with improving service levels and falling prices. Ofcom all but congratulated BT yesterday for progress the telco has made since 2005, but said it still had more ...
By: Third Pipe
Internet Telephony Services Providers? Association, ITSPA Supports OFCOM 's
2007-12-08 02:57:00 ITSPA, Internet Telephony Services Providers? Association, has announced its general support for Ofcom?s decision to make 999 mandatory for certain types of VoIP services. From 8 September 2008, all VoIP services that allow users to make calls to normal national phone numbers (Type 2 and Type 4 services) will have to provide a 999/112 service.ITSPA Chair Eli Katz said: ?ITSPA has always advocated the requirement for VoIP services to offer 999 and many of its members are already providing this service. Whilst we have had some concerns with aspects of the proposals and timescales for implementation, we are supportive of the Ofcom statement. We look forward to working with the regulator to ensure all our members are compliant by next September.?ITSPA will be keen to make sure that Ofcom enforces this statement properly, along with the other regulatory changes made this year. This should include all providers, offering a service to UK customers, including those that operate from overse...
OFCOM Demands E999 and E112 Services from VoIP Providers To UK Customers
2007-12-05 22:00:00 OFCOM the Telecom regulator in UK is concerned that VoIP providers do not provide emergency services calls and has decided to act because of the growing popularity of VoIP. We have reported about it in last July but now OFCOM have released the revised documentations and regulations.Ofcom said the same condition will apply to VoIP providers from 8th September next year. Traditional landline and mobile telephones provide emergency services for free on 999 and 112 equivalent of 911 in the USA. In USA all VoIP Providers need to provide E911 Services. FCC is the regulatory equivalent of OFCOM.OFCOM has laid out all the necessary requirements including exclusions and inclusions. All the information could be found here at the OFCOM announcement.Tags: e911, e999, VoIP, OFCOM, FCC, E112, VoIP IP Telephony
Ofcom: Mobile phone numbers can be changed in only 2 hours not five days
2007-11-30 08:02:00 New rules and regulations in from Ofcom means mobile phone numbers can be changed in only 2 hours not five days ? The telecom’s industry regulator Ofcom have new rules which mandate when switching mobile network for all phones users. Basically what this means is that instead of waiting the normal up to five days for ...
By: Phones Review
Sick Madeleine McCann comedy sketch: Ofcom receives 55 complaints from view
2007-10-22 16:55:00 I like a good joke like the next man, but when it comes to stupid jokes about missing child Madeline McCann it is a new level of despicable taste. The joke featured in a comedy sketch from the Bremner, Bird and Fortune’ show in which it showed Gordon Brown finding Madeleine on the eve of ...
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Ofcom Gives BBC HD The Green Light
2007-09-18 14:41:00 It has been reported that Ofcom has raised no objections to a full launch of BBC HD, the BBC’s high definition channel currently under trial. As part of the public value test currently being applied to the channel, Ofcom is required to carry out a market impact assessment. Ofcom have said that BBC HD “is likely to ...
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Ofcom: la vita ai tempi della convergenza
2007-08-27 08:30:00 Nell’ultimo rapporto sul mercato delle comunicazioni inglese l’Ofcom racconta come la convergenza stia cambiando business e abitudini degli utenti. Crescita della terza generazione, ricavi in discesa, estesa penetrazione della banda larga… Link: www.visionpost.it Articoli collegati:Telecom Italia: UMA e ADSL a 20 Mbps E ora l’Eurostat Scrivi un commento
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Britain?s Got Talent: Ofcom Considered The Show In Breach Of Broadcasting R
2007-08-21 10:31:00 It has been reported that Ofcom has had a complaint against ITV1’s Britain’s Got Talent, for airing an illusionist act that viewers felt was not suitable for weekend family viewing I must admit I thought that it was a bit much too. Dr Gore, who appeared in the live semi-final of the TV show, provoked 21 ...
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Ofcom approves UWB for use in the UK
2007-08-10 11:02:00 Filed under: WirelessThough it did take a bit longer than the six months Ofcom's chief technologist, Professor William Webb was hoping for, ultra-wideband has finally been given the green light in the UK. New legislation will mean that "UK users will not need a license to use UWB devices when they hit shelves in the future," and Ofcom's Chief Executive Ed Richards was quoted as saying that "where possible, we want to remove restrictions on the use of spectrum to allow the market to develop new and innovative services, such as UWB, for the benefit of consumers." So there you have it (UK-based) folks, just a few more days (August 13th, to be precise) before UWB usage is fair game on your side of the pond.[Via The Register] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
Ofcom UWB Regulations 2007 on 13 August
2007-08-09 22:16:00 The regulations basically mean that the devices can be made and used without a licence, just as they currently are in the USA and Japan.The move will open the floodgates for Certified Wireless USB devices to be sold in the UK. Belkin already has a hub in the US, while camera and printer manufacturers are keen to add wireless connectivity to their devices.The official Ofcom document is here.“Where possible, we want to remove restrictions on the use of spectrum to allow the market to develop new and innovative services, such as UWB,” said Ofcom’s chief executive, Ed Richards.
Ofcom gives Green Light to New UWB Wireless Technologies in the United King
2007-08-09 12:09:00 Ofcom today announced a change to the law to enable the use of ultrawideband technology that wirelessly connects digital devices in the home. (via Press Release from Ofcom Website - August 9, 2007) - London, United Kindom - From 13 August 2007 Ofcom will remove the requirement to hold a licence to operate equipment using approved ...
UKs Ofcom proposed to make UWB Equipment Regulations (Exemption)
2007-06-06 13:27:00 Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. (via Press Release from Ofcom Website - June 5, 2007) - Notice of Ofcom?s proposal to make (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations. The document gives notice of Ofcom?s proposal to make Regulations exempting the ...
Big Brother 8 Won?t Wait For OFCOM
2007-05-24 13:37:00 Channel 4 has been criticised once again for deciding to launch its new series of reality TV show, Big brother before the OFCOM report is published. The report will address the thousands of complaints received by OFCOM on the last series of Celebrity Big brother in January. Labour MP Keith Vaz said: ?I am astonished that Channel ...
By: Unreality TV
BBC & Ofcom.
2007-02-05 11:03:03 Terminata la sperimentazione dell’offerta on-demand su banda larga BBC ha dovuto chiedere all’organismo di controllo delle telecomunicazioni inglesi l’Ofcom, il permesso di adottare i modelli sperimentati. La richiesta stata presentata nel Agosto 2006. Qualche giorno fa la relazione di risposta del OfCom, che contiene moltissimi spunti interessanti su cui ragionare. Argomenti che, qui da noi, stiamo tranquillamente ignorando e che invece sono parte integrante del problema della Net TV, in tutte le sue possibili manifestazioni. Qui trovate la relazione completa dell’Ofcom. Di seguito alcuni punti fondamentali che ho evidenziato, riassunto e traddotto, sui quali secondo me varrebbe la pena iniziare una discussione. IL CROLLO DELLA TV LINEARE Il mercato dei contenuti on-demand muove ora i primi passi, soprattutto per i contenuti scaricati da internet. Ci nonostante i numeri sono in rapida crescita. E lo sviluppo previsto in costante aumento nei prossimi an...
Ofcom: ICM 2006 SINTESI (3 di 3)
2006-12-27 10:25:05 Uno sguardo pi di dettaglio sul nostro paese, con dei dati che si fermano al 2005. Per quanto riguarda le telecom abbiamo un netto predominio di Telecom Italia sui tre settori: fisso, mobile e broadband. Interessante notare come sul fisso Tele 2 sia al secondo posto per utenti complessivi. Questi dati ci danno una misura dell’andamento dei settori delle telecomunicazioni legati alla telefonia fissa, mobile e broadband. Mentre il fisso perde punti su tutti i fronti - ricavi, utenti e penetrazione - il broadband ma, soprattutto, il mobile continuano la loro marcia trionfale. La penetrazione delle linee a banda larga passata dal 5% del 2002 al 30% del 2005. I principali canali TV sono RAI1 e Canale 5, entrambe intorno al 22% di share media. Segue a grande distanza Italia 1. Grande tenuta della Rai per quanto riguarda la Radio. Sale il mercato della televisione digitale, sia in Pay per View che ad abbonamento. Il Digitale Terrestre ha portato un grande contribuito a questo...
Ofcom: ICM 2006 SINTESI (2 di 3)
2006-12-22 04:15:06 Come viene speso il budget pubblicitario? In Italia la TV la fa da padrona con il 54%, seguono i quotidiani con il 29% e le riviste con il 16%. Internet relegata all’ultimo posto con un misero 2% la pi bassa delle percentuali tra tutti i paesi presi in esame, assieme alla Spagna. Attenzione perch altrove questa percentuale ha raggiunto anche il 10% (UK), ed il trend destinato a varcare anche i confini del nostro territorio. In generale il paese pi equilibrato sembra essere proprio l’Inghilterra, dove la distribuzione degli investimenti ben bilanciata e segue le abitudini reali della gente. Questo dato l’ho voluto includere nella sintesi per sottolineare lo stato del nostro bel paese riguardo la televisione: a fronte di 1692 ore di programmi TV importati ne abbiamo solo 191 di programmi esportati. Qui paghiamo la lingua, non c’ dubbio, basta guardare UK e USA. Abbiamo per dei valori decisamente pi bassi rispetto ad altri paesi come Olanda e Svezia...
Ofcom: ICM 2006 SINTESI (1 di 3)
2006-12-20 10:13:02 L’Ofcom, l?ente regolartore delle comunicazioni in UK, ha pubblicato qualche settimana fa una completa ricerca intitolata “The International Communications Market 2006 ” sullo stato delle comunicazioni: Internet, Telecoms, Television, Mobile, che prende in esame i principali paesi europei, Italia inclusa, gli USA ed il Giappone. La ricerca, che scaricabile gratuitamente, molto lunga ed interamente in lingua inglese. Per queste ragioni ho pensato di farne una sintesi, prevalentemente illustrata, che evidenzi i passaggi pi interessanti per i nostri ragionamenti riguardo la Net TV, Television, Web e Mobile. Essendo venuta anche la sintesi piuttosto lunga, ho diviso il post in tre parti, che poster nei prossimi giorni. Quanta televisione si vede dopo che si passati ad usare internet? In Italia il 41% del campione dichiara di guardare meno televisione. La percentuale pi alta di tutti i paesi presi in esame. Interessante notare che Internet non solo un minus p... |
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